Custom Slate Thorens TD-124 Turntable - One of a Kind!
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- This is a one-off ultimate TD-124 build that we just completed in-house.
We started with a solid slate stone plinth measuring 2" thick and 20" x 21", capable of mounting two tonearms. Then we carefully drilled and tapped holes to accommodate large brass cone feet with bases that also offer adjustable height.
The venerable Thorens TD-124 drive received a full restoration, including upgrades to the idle wheel (aluminum part made in Italy), and a unique OLED digital RPM indicator in place of the original strobe. The arm board is made of solid rosewood.
For the tonearm, we sourced a unique and killer looking 12 Woody model and finished it to match the arm board.
We then fitted one of our favorite cartridges made by Sumiko, their Low Output Starling, and topped it off with a Stillpoints record clamp and custom SkyFi cork mat.
To power the table and provide fine speed control, we connected a custom-made outboard power supply with laboratory grade vernier for fine adjustments, and button controlled 33/45 RPM selection.
This is a one of a kind creation and will not be reproduced again.
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Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units.
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I never had a dream turntable until I saw this. It's perfect in every way 😭
Impressive turntable!
Do you realize that each and every time I'm watching one of your fantastic video's not only sweet memories float up but the drooling, oh the drooling!!
Thank you for all the videos you have posted for I remember all of the equipment you show us. (Well, maybe 90% not counting the custom builds)
I really like those beautiful B&W Speakers in the background 🤩
That's a wonderfully unique looking turntable, you've done a great job. Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼
Thank you very much!
Amazing job 👏 👏 👏
Thank you! Cheers!
I reckon the customer base for this will be steampunks.
That Thorens looks superb
Looks great
Fantastic work!!
One bump down it goes!
Absolutely beautiful.
Oh yes sir that turntable is super fantastic fabulous I wouldn't mind that my self great system 🙏👏👍🤓😇🎩😉😏💯
Thanks 👍
Gorgeous, job well done. I bet sounds fantastic too.
Thank you very much!
I think once I have one of these, I will stop looking for more turntables?!
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A wooden arm?
The TD124 Is quite different to the Garrard 301/401. 1) it has a combination belt and idler drive 2) the platter is twice the weight of the Garrard. 3) the TD124 is designed to be decoupled from the base/plinth. The level screws are supposed to have rubber grommets underneath them decoupling the table from the base. This design makes the turntable unsuitable for mounting a tonearm on the plinth as there is no longer a rigid bond between the table and the tonearm.
Hi and thanks for a great presentation! Can I ask please, doesn't the 'very heavy' Stillpoints record weight wear-out or damage the thrust plate/ball at the base of the spindle? The base of the spindle surely wasnt designed for such a heavy weight ..and forgive my ignorance but what sonically is the advantage of a heavy record weight?
I agree that assembly was not designed for that much weight. I use a audioquest clamp type. only about 4 oz's and just put a light pressure on the record to platter, that's all that's needed. Records with some types of slight warp actually raise up higher at the edge with more pressure.
Is the beige assembly that the platter is mounted to have springs between it and the slate? My Thorens has springs so the arm has to be on the same surface. If that is sprung wouldn't it be a disaster with the arm mounted separate?
I'm currently restoring a TD-124 but don't have a plinth, is this something you'd be able to make? I really like this stone plinth, without the hole for the second arm
Are those unshielded tonearm wires fully exposed at the tonearm pivot?
Really cool.. You designed and built the external PSU yourselves? Also the OLED display?
Did you say what type of wood is used for the tonearm?
Aren’t worried that it might fall from stand? It barely fits the stand?
I'm getting motion sickness from the camera, please try to hold more steady. When you move it that fast it's hard to really see how nice it looks.
Wow!!! Just curious if you sold it and for how much? Great job👍
We just listed this last Friday, and already the response is amazing. Still available as of this writing.
@@SkyFiAudio And......the price listed is?
@@mccarthyd6603 Please visit the link in the description to see the listing on our site. Cheers.
Its days like today, I wish I had been born rich , instead of good looking!!!!
Desperately trying to sell them
All old tables are so over rated